Ramadan 2024: Here Are Some Interesting Facts About The Islamic Holy Month

The first Roza of Ramadan 2024 was observed on March 12, 2024, and the last Roza will be observed on April 9, 2024. The month of Ramadan will culminate with Eid al-Fitr on April 10, 2024. As the celebrations take form all around us, let us know about some interesting facts about this holy month.

Facts About The Holy Month Of Ramadan

• The holy period of Ramadan lasts for over a month every year. While the dates are variable for every year, it is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar with the belief that this is when the Qur’an was first revealed to the prophet Muhammed in 610 CE. The month of Ramadan begins following the sighting of the crescent moon.

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• Celebrated by more than a billion Muslims all over the world, the month of Ramadan is a time when devotees delve into spiritual practices to perform good deeds, spend time with their loved ones, pray, give up bad habits, and feel closer to Allah.

• Many Muslims fast during these days and do not eat or drink anything between sunrise and sunset. Those who observe the fast are advised to break the fast by eating dates, according to ancient scriptures. However, if you don’t have them, you can also break the fast by drinking water as it is considered to be purifying. There is a mention of this fruit (dates) over 20 times throughout the Qur’an.
• The day of Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. ‘Eid ul-Fitr’ loosely translates to ‘the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.’ The ones who fast dress up in their best attires on this day, exchange gifts, spend time with friends and family, give money to charity, and express gratitude towards Allah for his blessings and the strength provided by him during the days of Ramadan (Ramadan 2024: Daily Routine And Duas).

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